High School Summer Abroad Blog
The Edo Furin: A Traditional Japanese Wind Chime
This week, the students got the opportunity to decorate their very own Furin (風鈴・ふうりん), a traditional Japanese wind chime. It is common to find Furin hanging on balconies or outside... keep reading
Embracing Tradition: The Art of Aizome Tie-Dye
Aizome, the traditional art of Japanese "tie dye," has been a cherished art form in Japan for centuries. Known for its deep blue indigo hues, Aizome was historically used for... keep reading
A Modern-day Escapade into Historic Tainan
This past weekend, students journeyed to Tainan to explore its profound historical significance as one of the Taiwan's oldest cities. Initially established by the Dutch in the early 17th century... keep reading
A Family Reunion at Loch Ness - and Some Alpacas, too.
Over the weekend, I FINALLY got to take my friends to see my home-- Loch Ness! After the busy week last week, it was time for a break and a... keep reading
Taste Test and Cathedral
Today students visited an over 300 year old cafe, Ca’n Joan. They were able to try the legendary ensaïmadas (traditional Mallorcan pastries), homemade ice cream, and thick hot chocolate. If... keep reading
Chapels, Tombs, Portraits, Shopping and the Hike That Wasn’t
Oh what fun I have had with my friends!! We have been so busy checking out all of the amazing things Edinburgh has to offer! On Tuesday, June 25, we... keep reading
An Unforgettable Overnight Trip in Puerto Plata
IT'S FRIDAY, and the excitement in the air was palpable as we embarked on our much-anticipated overnight trip. We started our journey by gathering all the students from their homestays... keep reading
Venture Teams...Hard at Work!
During the past couple of weeks, students have been working with their venture team to identify a business problem, design solutions and address the requirements to make the solution a... keep reading
A World of Plants in the Eternal City: Exploring Rome's Botanical Garden
This week we escaped the heat at the Botanical Gardens in Rome. The garden is home to thousands of plant species native to Italy and non-native, many plants come from... keep reading
A week and a Life in Berlin
First and foremost, I want to take this opportunity to thank the parents for sharing their sons and daughters with us for the past three weeks. We are truly blessed to have had such a wonderful engineering group, and I will miss our discussions and walks through the streets of Berlin. It has been an enjoyable experience watching the joy and excitement through the eyes of the students. I know each one of you will cherish these moments for a lifetime.
Hang 10!
This past weekend students explored local markets, travelled to Boulders Beach to see the penguins and saw the western-most cape which Cape Town was named after! Students also learned how... keep reading
Wonders of Our Visit to the Alhambra
Last Sunday, we visited the Alhambra of Granada, an unforgettable experience filled with fascinating stories and architectural beauty. We gathered at 9:45 AM in the hotel lobby, making sure we... keep reading
Paella in Valencia
This weekend the students in the Honors Language and Culture Program in Madrid had the opportunity to travel to Valencia, a coastal town here in Spain. During our trip, the... keep reading
A taste of Spain
Last week our group participated in a tasty cooking workshop! Gloria, our host, was so kind, patient, and helpful in teaching participants about the dishes we prepared and the culture... keep reading